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DRC: Call for Urgent Action to Prevent Sexual Violence Against Displaced Women in and around Camps
In a statement released on July 13, 24 United Nations entities that make up the United Nations Network against Sexual Violence in Conflict, led by the United Nations Special Representative Pramila Patten, joined the latter’s…
UNMISS-funded projects aim to enhance security and strengthen rule of law in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria
To help enhance security, UNMISS hands over a newly constructed police post in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA – Recently, in Torit, residents of Ifwanyak, celebrated the handover…
Accountability a direct path to end conflict related sexual violence in South Sudan
Everyone must unite to end sexual violence say participants at an UNMISS-facilitated workshop in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area leads. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GPAA – Conflict-related sexual…
South Korean peacekeepers rehabilitate football field to galvanize trust building
UNMISS promotes peace through sports and renovates Bor Freedom Square football playground. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI – Jonglei’s biggest football ground—Bor Freedom Square—has received a major facelift…
UNMIK welcomes RIT students – and welcomes back their lecturer, former UNMIK DSRSG
Summer school is in session! UNMIK was pleased to welcome about 20 students from the US and Kosovo who are undertaking papers in Peacekeeping and Conflict Transformation over the summer semester at the @Rochester Institute of…
A new police post in Mundri East, funded by UNMISS, gives hope for greater security, safety
A new police post handed over by UNMISS in Western Equatoria's Lakamandi area is expected to provide residents with greater security, reduce crime and, as a bonus, ensure dignified detentions for offenders, including…
MINURSO CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY OF COLOMBIA
On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune next to the UN flag. Since signing a framework agreement with the United Nations in 2015, Colombia’s Armed…
Abyei Girl Tops Secondary School Examination
Abyei Girl Tops Secondary School Examination Adhar Lanfar Ablera Bagat of Comboni Secondary School has emerged as the 2022 Abyei top candidate in the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Schools Examinations! Adhar is the…
UNMISS refurbishes primary school in Wadadelo, giving education a boost
An UNMISS-funded renovation of a primary school in Wadadelo, Western Bahr El Ghazal, has brought hope to some 400 students and their teachers. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – A newly renovated primary…
Following a traumatic journey to relative safety, returnees escaping violence in Sudan face new challenges
A visiting UNMISS team meets returnees fleeing violence in neighbouring Sudan who are currently located in a transit site in Warrap. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – "Our belongings were confiscated by armed personnel who…